Society

Quarterback Tom Brady

Yes, Tom Brady’s Friendship With Donald Trump Matters Yes, Tom Brady’s Friendship With Donald Trump Matters

Tom Brady needs to get a clue. 

Jan 26, 2017 / Dave Zirin

‘The Economist’ Just Downgraded the US From a ‘Full Democracy’ to a ‘Flawed Democracy’

‘The Economist’ Just Downgraded the US From a ‘Full Democracy’ to a ‘Flawed Democracy’ ‘The Economist’ Just Downgraded the US From a ‘Full Democracy’ to a ‘Flawed Democracy’

And the problem is a lot bigger than Donald Trump.

Jan 26, 2017 / John Nichols

New York City March Against Trump's Muslim Ban and Proposed Wall

As Trump Plans an Immigration Crackdown, South Asians Band Together in Brooklyn As Trump Plans an Immigration Crackdown, South Asians Band Together in Brooklyn

Residents of Kensington are forming a grassroots network to respond to any threats against vulnerable members of the community.

Jan 26, 2017 / Jay Cassano

Nobody Wanted to Take Us In: The Story of Jared Kushner’s Family, and Mine

Nobody Wanted to Take Us In: The Story of Jared Kushner’s Family, and Mine Nobody Wanted to Take Us In: The Story of Jared Kushner’s Family, and Mine

As Trump bars refugees and Muslim immigrants from coming to this country, it’s worth remembering the Jews who were shut out the last time we closed our borders—like Jared Kush...

Jan 26, 2017 / Feature / Lizzy Ratner

Undocumented and unafraid

We Can’t Throw Other Immigrants Under the Bus to Save DACA We Can’t Throw Other Immigrants Under the Bus to Save DACA

The good-immigrants-versus-bad-immigrants narrative is dangerous for all of us.

Jan 25, 2017 / Cesar Vargas

Trump and Peña Nieto

Don’t Expect Mexico’s Elites to Stand Up to Trump Don’t Expect Mexico’s Elites to Stand Up to Trump

They’re too dependent on US aid, so will have to renegotiate NAFTA on his terms—even though the agreement has done far more damage to Mexico.

Jan 25, 2017 / Greg Grandin

Putin 2016

Incessant Kremlin-Baiting of President Trump Is a Threat to US National Security Incessant Kremlin-Baiting of President Trump Is a Threat to US National Security

Allegations that the president is a “puppet of Putin” could prevent him from making decisions in America’s best interests.

Jan 25, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

Immigrant rights advocates rally against President Donald Trump

Fear and Fight in the Final Days of DACA Fear and Fight in the Final Days of DACA

Every day, undocumented young people must decide whether to ask the Trump administration for renewal of their status.

Jan 25, 2017 / Julianne Hing

Jerry Brown speaking

California’s Jerry Brown Has Laid Down a Direct Challenge to Trump California’s Jerry Brown Has Laid Down a Direct Challenge to Trump

In a pugnacious State of the State speech, the governor’s contempt for the new president was evident.

Jan 24, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky

Washington Diaries: From J20 to the Women’s March

Washington Diaries: From J20 to the Women’s March Washington Diaries: From J20 to the Women’s March

For three surreal days, the capital was occupied by Trump’s millionaire backers and his white working-class base, by militant radicals and liberal reformers.

Jan 24, 2017 / Maria Margaronis

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